<p>I would have him go ahead and register for fall classes (just gen eds) at the UC. I would concerned that what is causing his unhappiness is a combination of things (wrong major, didn’t form relationships because he was heavily invested in hs girlfriend) and these are things that won’t be fixed by coming home, necessarily. I’d be afraid he’d get home for the summer, realize it’s just “not the same” and be stuck. </p>
<p>Have him take some cc classes over the summer. See how he feels about them and about living at home. If that does seem to be the solution for him, then go ahead and request a LOA or withdraw from the UC. You’re not saying no to his plans, just telling him to keep the UC as a backup. </p>
<p>Many student development experts point out that first years, even those who outwardly seem to be having a great experience, are lonely, feeling like the don’t fit in, etc.</p>